Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC provides supplemental food to low income women who are pregnant, post partum or breastfeeding; infants and children until the age of five. WIC also provides nutrition education and breastfeeding support.“In accordance with Federal law and Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint, of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992. Individuals who are impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

The Anson County Environmental Health Division is part of the Anson County Health Department. Our mission in conjunction with the Division of Public Health is to safeguard life, promote human health and protect the environment through the practice of modern environmental health science, the use of technology, rules, and public education. We are a regulatory body that enforces the North Carolina General Statutes, including, but not limited to drinking water, solid waste, food and lodging, on-site wastewater and vectors.

Job responsibilities require our Environmental Health staff to work in the field the majority of their time. The office hours are from 8:30-9:30 am, each day county offices are open. Voice messages left are returned daily. Our Environmental Health is located at 605 McLaurin Street in Wadesboro. If you need any assistance with Environmental Health issues please call 704-694-4681 for Jacqui Rubio, Environmental Health Specialist.